The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) is the affiliate of the Republican Party in North Carolina. Michael Whatley was the chair from 2019 until his election as national chair in March 2024. It is currently the state's favored party, controlling half of North Carolina's U.S. House seats, both U.S. Senate seats, and a 3/5 supermajority control of both chambers of the state legislature, as well as a majority on the state supreme court.

Michael Whatley is an American lawyer and politician from North Carolina who has served as chair of the Republican National Committee since March 8, 2024. Beforehand, he was chair of the North Carolina Republican Party for five years, the last year of which he also served as the RNC's general counsel.